Senior Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer — Lead Treatment

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee‑owned

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Bonus plan

401(k) matching

PTO credits

Job summary

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Process Engineer to lead industrial wastewater projects in Des Moines, IA. You will oversee planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of treatment systems for manufacturers and navigate regulatory requirements to ensure compliant, high-performance solutions.

The role requires a PE or eligibility, 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater design, and strong client-facing skills to drive

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering.
Registration as a Professional Engineer ideal or ability to obtain within 3 months.
10+ years of experience designing water or wastewater solutions.
Demonstrated experience interfacing with clients and leading multi‑discipline projects.
Experience working with food and beverage industries.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and related tools.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, commissioning, and optimization of industrial wastewater collection and treatment systems, helping manufacturers solve complex water quality, compliance, and operational challenges.
Serve as the process technical lead on multidisciplinary projects, guiding treatment technology selection, hydraulics, utility integration, and overall system performance.
Develop innovative treatment solutions through treatability studies, process modeling, mass balances, hydraulic evaluations, and pilot testing to support informed client decisions.
Partner with industrial clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to navigate permitting requirements, maintain environmental compliance, and deliver practical, implementation‑ready solutions.
Direct technical teams in preparing treatment alternatives, cost estimates, construction documents, operating procedures, and other project deliverables from concept through startup.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients by troubleshooting existing systems, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting business development through proposals, presentations, and strategic project planning.